Looking for LS7 Ballast/Trim Blocka

[WrongWay]

I recently purchased an LS7. On days when I eat only a light
breakfast, I'm awfully close to the lower limit of 165lbs for weight
and balance purposes.

There is a vertical post way forward near the nose that is set up to
accommodate a stack of 2.5kg / 6lb ballast/trim blocks, but these
unfortunately did not come with the ship. Does anyone know of a
source for these?

Thanks,

Jordan

[T[_2_]]

On Jul 1, 4:25*am, WrongWay > wrote:
> I recently purchased an LS7. *On days when I eat only a light
> breakfast, I'm awfully close to the lower limit of 165lbs for weight
> and balance purposes.
>
> There is a vertical post way forward near the nose that is set up to
> accommodate a stack of 2.5kg / 6lb ballast/trim blocks, but these
> unfortunately did not come with the ship. *Does anyone know of a
> source for these?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jordan

This sounds like the same set up in our LS4. Is there an LS4 nearby?
Try a test fit. Ours came with 3 blocks that stack on the single post.
The bottom block is shaped to fit the fuselage curves. You could find
some old tire weights to melt down, form a mold that fits and make
one. Be sure to mark the weight and make an annotation somewhere of
the custom ballast weight and CG effects.

T

[Walt Connelly]

I recently purchased an LS7. On days when I eat only a light
breakfast, I'm awfully close to the lower limit of 165lbs for weight
and balance purposes.

There is a vertical post way forward near the nose that is set up to
accommodate a stack of 2.5kg / 6lb ballast/trim blocks, but these
unfortunately did not come with the ship. Does anyone know of a
source for these?

Thanks,

Jordan


In the event you can't find ballast/trim blocks I would suggest A BIGGER BREAKFAST. Try some pancakes, toast, biscuits, jelly, butter. Chow down man, this is America, home of the Whopper. Get with the program.

Walt

[Brad[_2_]]

On Jul 1, 4:25*am, WrongWay > wrote:
> I recently purchased an LS7. *On days when I eat only a light
> breakfast, I'm awfully close to the lower limit of 165lbs for weight
> and balance purposes.
>
> There is a vertical post way forward near the nose that is set up to
> accommodate a stack of 2.5kg / 6lb ballast/trim blocks, but these
> unfortunately did not come with the ship. *Does anyone know of a
> source for these?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jordan

I've been flying an LS-7WL for a few weeks now, I am also right at the
lower limit also, in fact I have to wear a chute just to get there.

This CG loading gives superior climb performance. I flew almost 5
hours in the mountains yesterday for my first XC flight in this hip,
it is absolutely fantastic.

Brad

[Craig[_2_]]

On Jul 2, 9:50*am, Brad > wrote:
> On Jul 1, 4:25*am, WrongWay > wrote:
>
> > I recently purchased an LS7. *On days when I eat only a light
> > breakfast, I'm awfully close to the lower limit of 165lbs for weight
> > and balance purposes.
>
> > There is a vertical post way forward near the nose that is set up to
> > accommodate a stack of 2.5kg / 6lb ballast/trim blocks, but these
> > unfortunately did not come with the ship. *Does anyone know of a
> > source for these?
>
> > Thanks,
>
> > Jordan
>
> I've been flying an LS-7WL for a few weeks now, I am also right at the
> lower limit also, in fact I have to wear a chute just to get there.
>
> This CG loading gives superior climb performance. I flew almost 5
> hours in the mountains yesterday for my first XC flight in this hip,
> it is absolutely fantastic.
>
> Brad

A good local hardware store or plumbing supply house should stock lead
sheet. I purchased a roll of 1/8" thick sheet and used snips to cut
the sheet to match a cardboard template. Sheets can be stacked on the
post and held in place with the nut. I ended up using double stick
carpet tape to keep them lined up. Much easier and safer than melting
lead.

Best regards,
Craig